Isle of Wedmore News – March 2024

March is Nutrition and Hydration Month This section about nutrition and hydration has been written by Julie Lynham, Health & Wellbeing Coach, Axbridge & Wedmore Medical Practice. Eating a healthy, balanced diet is an essential part of maintaining good health and to help you feel your best the NHS Eatwell guide recommends that we: eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day which should make up a…

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Financial Wellbeing

Kathryn Delve, Financial Wellbeing Officer for Westcountry Savings and Loans (a Credit Union supported by Somerset County Council) says: "January can be a difficult month for many people, this week of the year particularly, is when people feel the impact of their Christmas spend.  With the current cost of living crisis 2023 will I am sure will have a difficult start for many struggling families.  The Financial Wellbeing project in Somerset aims…

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R;pple

Axbridge & Wedmore Doctors are promoting this tool which may be of interest to parents and family members or individuals who have suicidal thoughts, and are aware of several schools and colleges in Somerset who are already downloading this tool within their organisations. R;pple are also encouraging other organisations to consider using this tool to protect staff. You can find out more about this at the website here. R;pple Suicide Prevention…

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Vitamin “D” – update

How to get your free supply of Vitamin D, if you are eligible Use this service to get free daily vitamin D supplements if you're at high risk (clinically extremely vulnerable) from coronavirus (COVID-19).  During autumn and winter, everyone is advised to take vitamin D to keep their bones and muscles healthy and to support their general health.  This is particularly important if you've been indoors over the spring and summer as you may…

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